Checkpoint nets 13 arrests

ESCONDIDO —— Officers arrested 10 drivers on suspicion of
driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a checkpoint
Saturday night, police said.

More than 2,000 vehicle entered the checkpoint, which police
held from 7:45 p.m. to midnight on Bear Valley Parkway at San
Pasqual Road, Lt. Mike Loarie said.

In addition to the 10 misdemeanor DUI arrests, three people were
arrested on suspicion of felony crimes, including one felony
driving under the influence charge, Loarie said. Police cited 51
people for various infractions and impounded 32 vehicles, he
said.

The emphasis of the saturation patrol was on detecting
intoxicated and unlicensed drivers, the lieutenant said.

It was held in cooperation with the Office of Traffic Safety,
Sheriff's Department, Carlsbad Police Department and North County
Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Council.